Ontario

National Entrance Scholarship Program

StFX is founded on the values of academic excellence, leadership, and service to others. The StFX National Entrance Scholarship Program reflects these qualities by recognizing students’ achievements and assisting them financially in their efforts to obtain a quality education.

Scholarship

Value

Eligibility

Details

Entrance Scholarship

$5,000

85.0% - 89.9% average*

Guaranteed to all applicants with an average of 85% or higher, based on Grade 12 December exams or first semester Grade 12 marks. Renewable for four years at $1,250 per year.

Entrance Scholarship

$7,000

90.0% - 93.9% average*

Guaranteed to all applicants with an average of 90% or higher, based on Grade 12 December exams or first semester Grade 12 marks. Renewable for four years at $1,750 per year.

Merit Scholarship

$12,000

94.0% and higher*

For outstanding students across all programs in Arts, Science, and the Gerald Schwartz School of Business and Information Systems. Based on academic achievement. Renewable for four years at $3,000 per year.

*Scholarship average is obtained from the required courses for the desired program

Major Scholarships

To be eligible for the scholarships listed below, you must apply to StFX and submit a first term/semester grade 12 transcript before the March 1st deadline. Only students who have completed the scholarship profile on the StFX University Scholarship Site with an average* of 96% or higher will be considered.

Scholarship

Value

Details

President’s Scholarships

$32,000

Recognizing those students who have achieved outstanding academic success. Renewable for four years at $8,000 per year. All students enrolling directly from high school who demonstrate the qualities and values honoured by StFX – notably leadership and dedication in service to others as well as academic achievement – are eligible.

International Baccalaureate Scholarships

$28,000

Recognizing those students who have achieved outstanding academic success within the IB program. Renewable for four years at $7,000 per year.

Canadian Scholarships

$24,000

Awarded based on academic achievement and the student’s province of origin. Renewable for four years at $6,000 per year.

Phillip W. Oland and J.P. McCarthy Scholarships

$24,000

Awarded based on a nomination from the applicant’s high school as well as an interview process. Renewable for four years at $6,000 per year. Applicants must have a demonstrated history of leadership ability. Please see your high school guidance office.

Harrison McCain Scholarship

$16,000

Awarded to any high school student in Canada, with a recognized initiative to funding their own education, who possess strong leadership abilities. and in financial need. Renewable for four years at $4,000 per year.

Barry O’Leary Leadership Award

Full Tuition (2 years)

For students from Ottawa, Gloucester, Nepean and Kanata who demonstrate financial need and who wish to enroll in any Faculty. Full tuition for the first two years, provided student achieves a minimum average of 70% and is enrolled full-time. Deadline to apply is April 1st

Chadwick-Hayes Scholarship

$30,000

James Chadwick and Julia (Hayes) Chadwick graduated from St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) in 1959 and 1960 respectively. Their time at StFX shaped their personal and professional lives and how they contributed to their community. This award is meant to reflect the opportunity that was given to them by the University and the Xaverian community. High school students in western Quebec and eastern Ontario are eligible(North Bay and all points east; southeast to Belleville and all points northeast). Students who have high school averages of 85% or higher on first-term grade 12 transcripts are eligible. Renewable for four years at $7,500 per year. Deadline to apply is March 1st

StFX Alumni Association Scholarship

$2,000

Awarded to a first year student accepted for full-time study in an undergraduate degree program. This award is based on academic achievement, community involvement, involvement in extracurricular activities and personal attributes.

*Scholarship average is obtained from the required courses for the desired program